Store Manager (40 Hours) – Cotswolds

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Full time
Location: Gloucester
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Job offered by: Under Armour
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Category:
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Values & Innovation

Important:

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We appreciate your patience and understanding during this festive period.

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the

Internal Career Site Here.

Job Highlights

Join our sqUAd as a Store Manager (full time) for new Store in Cotswolds (Opening April 25)

Are you ready to join a high-energy, supportive and performance-driven team dedicated to empowering athletes around the world? We're looking for an enthusiastic Store Manager who will lead a team of dedicated teammates who achieve or exceed the sales and profitability targets by maintaining operational and merchandising excellence and by delivering a compelling customer experience unique to Under Armour."

OUR VALUES:

Love Athletes

Celebrate the wins

Stand for equality

Act sustainably

Fight on together

WE COUNT ON OUR TEAMMATES TO:

Own service culture & customer experience

Handle positive and constructive feedback

Inspire, coach, and empower your teammates

Lead customer experience principles for team

Maintain merchandise & floor set standards

Manage inventory & shrink performance

Coach & empower your teammates

Recruit & deploy optimal store talent

Drive team skill capability & training

Provide feedback to Retail Operations

Optimize store payroll & scheduling

Gather & relay customer feedback

Ensure UA policy compliance

Exceed performance metrics

Embody professionalism & positivity

QUALIFICATIONS :

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Capability to maintain a consistently high level of service.

Flexibility to shift focus and priorities

Ability to be part of a team, set challenging standards, develop strong partnerships, and lead others to action.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, public holidays and weekends.

3 – 5 years retail store management, ideally with a premium international brand

Familiarity with various retail POS register systems

Strong understanding of store operations, including visual merchandising, stock room, risk management & safety

Fluency in local language

YOU’LL BE CONSIDERED A TOP CANDIDATE IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

3- 5 years previous leadership experience, particularly in the fashion industry

PERKS & BENEFITS:

Generous employee discount & access to PERK discount platform

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges

Feedback and value driven culture

At Under Armour we empower those who strive for more!

Apply today!

Purpose of Role

The Retail Store Manager acts as the “Business Owner” of the store and is responsible for merchandising, financial management, sales staff supervision, and overall store leadership. This role leads a team in achieving sales and profitability targets. The Retail Store Manager maintains operational and merchandising excellence to deliver a customer experience unique to Under Armour.

Your Impact

Sales & Omni

Establish and execute a strategic plan to achieve planned sales and key performance indicators

Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic business decisions to drive results

Drive performance through customer service, human resources, inventory control, and store appearance

Brand image & Customer Experience

Act as the leader on duty and consistently model the brand’s service standards and selling behaviors

Build loyalty through in-store experience using data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions

Retail Operations

Direct the handling of merchandise, shipment receipt, processing, floor sets, markdown, and replenishment

Oversee and ensure efficiency of all daily operational procedures

Complete store audit compliance and shrink results aligning with loss prevention standards

Manage payroll and schedule adjustments maximizing productivity to achieve payroll and sales targets

Lead visual directives including planning, scheduling, and executing within allotted timeframe

Analyze merchandise reports and moves to maximize presentation

Maintain safe environment of a neat, clean, and organized sales floor, cash wrap and fitting room

Leadership & Team Collaboration/Management

Motivate and inspire the team through Under Armour’s Core Competencies, and functional behaviors

Build relationships with teammates, peers, and supervisors to lead positive change

Lead the management team through execution of all performance management tools

Effectively communicate with the management team to align and help drive business strategy

Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities to build leadership skill set

Evaluate store sales and payroll goals using payroll reports and tools; adjusting schedules as needed

Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high performing teammates

Teach, train, and coach the store leadership team through completion of Division of Responsibilities (DOR)

Develop succession plans creating career paths for teammates

Manage store census, seasonal hiring and turnover, network, recruit, and interview

Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding teammates for their outstanding performance

Qualifications

Advanced numeracy, literacy, and advanced communication skills

Fluency in local language and English

Ability to interpret analytics

Knowledgeable of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements

Advanced interpersonal skills

Proficient in use of computers and other technology

Robust time-management skills

Demonstrate ability to identify complex problems and evaluate solutions using logic and reason

Demonstrated critical thinking in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Requirements

Minimum 3 years management experience

Minimum one year management in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Physical Requirements

Ability to handle or relocate products up to 25 lbs/12kgs

Able to stand and move about for extended periods of time with short breaks

Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist in performing the essential responsibilities

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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